According to The Sun, around 1:15 p.m. today in the 3800 block of Elmley Avenue, a 22-year old male was killed. He was shot in the chest and unresponsive when paramedics arrived. He later was pronounced dead at 1:45 p.m at Harborview Hospital.

Confirmed: This is a homicide. And, Acting Commissioner De Sousa is on scene, as is new east side area Lt. Col. Deron Garrity. De Sousa got a quick briefing, then went to porch near scene, started hugging residents. pic.twitter.com/hju7yRmFgJ

Acting police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa was on location speaking to residents. When asked about this homicide ending our 12-day period of no killing, he said, “It’s a long 2018. We’re going in the right direction, but it’s still early. We have a long, long way to go.”

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Asked about this homicide breaking the 12 day period of no killings, De Sousa says, “It’s a long 2018. We’re going in the right direction, but it’s still early. We have a long, long way to go.” pic.twitter.com/J34SQNVjij